The Concubine's Children

A deeply moving and richly detailed true story, Denise Chong's *The Concubine's Children* weaves a compelling narrative from intimate letters, cherished photographs, and enduring memories. This poignant family history explores lives stretched across two continents: a traditional village in South China, both before and after the Communist rise to power, and the vibrant, gritty Chinatowns found on North America's west coast. At its heart are two remarkable women: the 'at-home' wife, who upheld the sacred honor of her family, and the concubine, who made the extraordinary sacrifice of leaving her own family to work in the tea houses of 'Gold Mountain' (North America). It was the concubine's youngest daughter, the author's own mother, whose recollections and an enduring curiosity about old photographs ultimately unlocked the past, leading to the reunion of a family divided for the better part of a century. This edition is a paperback, published by Penguin Books in 1996, and is offered in Good condition. A powerful and resonant exploration of identity, heritage, and the enduring bonds of family.

• Author: Chong, Denise
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Year: 1996
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9780140254273